Redefining National Security: Analytical Utility or Conceptual Amorphousness in Contemporary Security Studies? Introduction The evolution of the concept of national security from a narrowly militaristic, state-centric doctrine to a multi-dimensional and holistic framework has been one of the most significant shifts in contemporary security studies. Traditionally rooted in realist paradigms—primarily concerned with territorial integrity, military … Continue reading Has the expansive redefinition of the concept of national security rendered it increasingly amorphous and analytically imprecise in contemporary security studies? Critically examine.